State v. Gaines

*1063Defendant, Troy Donell Gaines, was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 40 years at hard labor. Defendant now appeals, arguing that his sentence is excessive. We affirm defendant's conviction and sentence.

FACTS

On December 6, 2011, Chandrikia "Drika" Green was found shot to death in the closet of the apartment she shared with her boyfriend, Troy Gaines. Drika, who was 21 years old, and defendant, who was 29 years old, had dated for around six years, had two children together, and lived in the Glenwood Townhomes in West Monroe, Louisiana. However, Drika and defendant had been having…